US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI E JCT S.H. 8 · Structure no. 207110000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 3 over Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E JCT S.H. 8
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates35.84113, -98.41025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 3 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.